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Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - When Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved...

6th February, 2026

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Ukrainian shelling causes 'serious damage' in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nighttime shelling by Ukraine inflicted "serious damage" in the Russian city of Be...

6th February, 2026

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Finance

Treasury's Bessent says further Russian sanctions depend on peace talks

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen...

5th February, 2026

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Norway police open investigation into ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein files

OSLO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Norway's economic crime police unit, Oekokrim, said on Thursday it has opene...

5th February, 2026

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Finance

Danone recalls more baby formula in Europe after EU sets toxin threshold

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Danone is recalling more than 120 batches of infant formula in Austria due to poss...

5th February, 2026

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Italian police to get new arrest powers after Turin riot

By Alvise Armellini and Angelo Amante ROME, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Italian police will be able to detain...

5th February, 2026

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Finance

US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

By Victoria Waldersee A CORUNA, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Around a third of countries attending a mil...

5th February, 2026

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Trump says US retains right to 'militarily secure' Chagos airbase

Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had productive discussions with Br...

5th February, 2026

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Finance

European corporate outlook improves, but earnings overall expected to fall

By Javi West Larrañaga Feb 5 (Reuters) - The outlook for European corporate health has improved, the...

5th February, 2026

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Trump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Hungarian Prime Minis...

5th February, 2026

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Finance

Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal's lithium mine

LISBON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the European Comm...

5th February, 2026

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Finance

Slovak prosecutor ends probe over fighter jets, air defence systems donated to Ukraine

PRAGUE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A Slovak prosecutor on Thursday shut down investigations initiated by Prim...

5th February, 2026